Quiz Time: Test Your Dog Knowledge!
Have you had fun learning new information about dogs? Ready to test how much you've discovered about dogs? Don't be shy! Show off your new tricks! Answer the questions below to see how much you've learned (make sure to use a sheet of paper to mark your answers so you can go back and check your answers!). Once you're done, scroll down to the bottom to see the answers!
1. What are dog years?
a. The amount of human years a dog's age is equal to
b. The years that lots of dogs are born
c. Years that have more days in them than regular years
2. True or False: The ratio 7:1 is the most accurate way of figuring out the age of every different breed of dog.
a. True
b. False
3. What animal is the common ancestor of the dog?
a. Prairie dog
b. Fox
c. Wolf
d. Weasel
4. What event happened that led to the many different modern breeds of dogs that we have today?
a. The King of England asked British scientists to use selective breeding and create different breeds of dogs
b. A little girl wanted a very small dog so her parents tried to breed different dogs together to create a small
breed of dog
c. The Pekingese was brought to England and was so popular, the middle class was inspired to create new
breeds of dogs
d. There was no special event; after humans domesticated the first dogs, these dogs bred by themselves and
became the modern breeds of dogs
5. Name two famous dogs from history and explain what they did that made them so special.
6. True or False: In some cultures, it is normal and acceptable to eat dogs.
a. True
b. False
7. Name two negative views or attitudes towards dogs.
8. What are some of the different jobs dogs perform?
a. Herding and Hunting
b. Search and Rescue
c. Guide and Helper to the Disabled
d. All of the above
Ready for the answers? Check below to see how many you answered correctly:
1. a. The amount of human years a dog's age is equal to; for example, a Chihuahua who has lived for three years is at the same level of development and maturity as a human who is about thirty years old.
2. b. False. While the 7:1 ratio is good as a general rule, it is not an accurate calculation for each specific dog breed. The ratio for dog years changes according to the size of the dog.
3. c. Wolf
4. c. The Pekingese was brought to England and was so popular, the middle class was inspired to create new breeds of dogs.
5. Answers will vary: Greyfriar's Bobby guarded his master's grave after he passed away. Balto helped deliver diphtheria medicine in Alaska. Hachiko waited for his master by the Shibuya train station in Tokyo, Japan, after his master passed away.
6. a. True. In China and some other Asian cultures, it is acceptable to eat dogs.
7. Answers will vary: Some people hoard, or keep, too many dogs and cannot take care of them properly. Some people abuse or neglect their dogs. Some train dogs to be aggressive and fight in dog fighting arenas. Puppy mills breed dogs in dirty facilities and do not take care of the dogs. Certain people who believe in the Islamic faith consider dogs to be unclean, too.
8. d. All of the above; dogs not only do the jobs listed in the question and on this website, but also work in other fields and professions as well.
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1. What are dog years?
a. The amount of human years a dog's age is equal to
b. The years that lots of dogs are born
c. Years that have more days in them than regular years
2. True or False: The ratio 7:1 is the most accurate way of figuring out the age of every different breed of dog.
a. True
b. False
3. What animal is the common ancestor of the dog?
a. Prairie dog
b. Fox
c. Wolf
d. Weasel
4. What event happened that led to the many different modern breeds of dogs that we have today?
a. The King of England asked British scientists to use selective breeding and create different breeds of dogs
b. A little girl wanted a very small dog so her parents tried to breed different dogs together to create a small
breed of dog
c. The Pekingese was brought to England and was so popular, the middle class was inspired to create new
breeds of dogs
d. There was no special event; after humans domesticated the first dogs, these dogs bred by themselves and
became the modern breeds of dogs
5. Name two famous dogs from history and explain what they did that made them so special.
6. True or False: In some cultures, it is normal and acceptable to eat dogs.
a. True
b. False
7. Name two negative views or attitudes towards dogs.
8. What are some of the different jobs dogs perform?
a. Herding and Hunting
b. Search and Rescue
c. Guide and Helper to the Disabled
d. All of the above
Ready for the answers? Check below to see how many you answered correctly:
1. a. The amount of human years a dog's age is equal to; for example, a Chihuahua who has lived for three years is at the same level of development and maturity as a human who is about thirty years old.
2. b. False. While the 7:1 ratio is good as a general rule, it is not an accurate calculation for each specific dog breed. The ratio for dog years changes according to the size of the dog.
3. c. Wolf
4. c. The Pekingese was brought to England and was so popular, the middle class was inspired to create new breeds of dogs.
5. Answers will vary: Greyfriar's Bobby guarded his master's grave after he passed away. Balto helped deliver diphtheria medicine in Alaska. Hachiko waited for his master by the Shibuya train station in Tokyo, Japan, after his master passed away.
6. a. True. In China and some other Asian cultures, it is acceptable to eat dogs.
7. Answers will vary: Some people hoard, or keep, too many dogs and cannot take care of them properly. Some people abuse or neglect their dogs. Some train dogs to be aggressive and fight in dog fighting arenas. Puppy mills breed dogs in dirty facilities and do not take care of the dogs. Certain people who believe in the Islamic faith consider dogs to be unclean, too.
8. d. All of the above; dogs not only do the jobs listed in the question and on this website, but also work in other fields and professions as well.
Ready for more dog fun? Click on the button below to check out some cool dog-related activities: